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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
3
A long list of community notes records club meetings, visiting relatives, and social gatherings in Aberdeen. Residents include Miss Catherine Benchnn returning from the Sound area, Mrs. Hetty Willey in hospital, and J A McGillicuddy traveling to Lewis county.
Peter Stengland, a local longshoreman, had a burglary charge dropped by Judge Drake for insufficient evidence after allegedly stealing 75 pounds of meat from Peterson Construction Co. camp. Other locals faced various charges with bail posted or pending court appearances.
The board of education reappointed most teachers with 5 to 10 percent raises after last Tuesday's meeting. Superintendent Arthur Wilson led the list, and Worth McClure was named chair of mathematics at Hoki am High following T A F Williams's resignation.
Chief of Police L. D. Templeman and Coroner R. F. Hunter cannot identify the man whose skeleton was found in brush south of Aberdeen. The scene yielded a Springfield army rifle, pack and blankets, a watch, compass, shaving outfit, and camp gear. A Seattle Daily Times dated June 14, 1911 was in the pack, suggesting death occurred after that date. The clothing included corked shoes, sweater, blue flannel shirt, and black hat. The site was off the beaten track, implying possible personal safety related death.
After school today a free lecture on Yellowstone National Park will be presented at Bijou theater. One hundred seven stereoptician views showcase the park's beauty and are open to all Aberdeen school students and the public who attend.
Chehalis County delegates to the Roosevelt state convention organize the Chehalis County Progressive club as a temporary group. A C Girard of Hoquiam is named temporary president and E R Brady of Montesano secretary. the club may become permanent and engage in state and county elections for reform.
The Continental Telegraph Co now affiliating with Postal Telegraph Co establishes offices in Aberdeen and Hoquiam and will begin operations this week. A G Wellington arranged Friday to install an Aberdeen office at Hotel Washington and another in Hoquiam at the Grays Harbor Land Co. offices. The line will operate over the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad.
A 302 pound Dolly Varden trout was shown in the window of J. W. Baker Hardware Co. The fish was caught by J. M. Lupton Aberdeen Steam Laundry manager in Lake Cushman last week while fishing with Dr. Paul Smits J. M. Bowes and Robi Coats. It was frozen in a cake of ice for exhibition.
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